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An experiment performed by William Herschel

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Engraving depicting an experiment performed by William Herschel (1738-1822) a British astronomer and composer, which investigated the heating effects of rays lying below the red end of spectrum (infra-red). Dated 19th Century

Date

19e siècle

Crédit

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Notre référence

ARP23A15_253

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

60,0Mo (3,6Mo) / 33,5cm x 44,8cm / 3959 x 5297 (300dpi)

Mots clés

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Experiment Experimentation Science Scientific History of Science History of Physics Physics Rays Ray Infra-Red Heating Heat William Herschel Frederick William Herschel British Britain Astronomer Astronomy History of Astronomy Spectrum 19th Century